Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice

By Ellie VoglSUNY Oneonta Hello! I am Ellie, an upcoming Senior at SUNY Oneonta with a major in Biology and a Pre-Veterinary concentration. I am a proud transfer student from Monroe Community College, where I obtained my Associate’s degree back home in Rochester, NY.  I am a huge animal person and spend my time outsideContinue reading “Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice”

Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide

By Nadia AnchundiaSUNY Oneonta My name is Nadia Anchundia, I am an artist, storyteller and animal/wolf advocate. I am from New York, Manhattan. I am a Junior in SUNY Oneonta. I am a Studio/Digital Art Major with an Earth Science Minor. The purpose of this is to learn how to combine art and science togetherContinue reading “Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide”

Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich

By Oscar Linehan-Siu William & Mary  My name is Oscar Linehan-Siu. I am a history and European studies major at William & Mary, raised in Arlington, Virginia, currently working on my honors thesis in history. I started taking German classes at the beginning of my school year on a whim (I thought it was somewhatContinue reading “Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich”

Drama and Diversity: Cultural Aspects that Influence Tango in Argentina 

By Naomi Rees, Austin Community College ¡Buenos días a todos! I am Naomi, and I’m excited to share my adventures with study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll be studying the cultural nuances and influences of Argentine tango while in Argentina.  Tango performance on the Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, a famous street inContinue reading “Drama and Diversity: Cultural Aspects that Influence Tango in Argentina “

Gearing up for Nairobi, Kenya

By Mary Begley, Syracuse University Hi everyone! My name is Mary Begley, and I’m from Yonkers, New York. I’m a junior at Syracuse University, where I study Finance and Business Management. Outside of academics, I love traveling, going to the gym, and trying new things, whether that’s food, activities, or places I’ve never been. GrowingContinue reading “Gearing up for Nairobi, Kenya”

Exploring the Unknown from Western Australia to the Deepest Parts of the Sea

By Landon Schumaker, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hi! I’m from Chandler, Arizona—born and raised in the desert but always drawn to the ocean. I’m currently a student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, majoring in marine biology with a minor in business administration. I’m also part of the Honors Program, where I’m workingContinue reading “Exploring the Unknown from Western Australia to the Deepest Parts of the Sea”

Enlivening Indigenous Voices in an Indonesian National Park: Recentering Forest Conservation Priorities through Oral Histories

By Gabrielle Kics Growing up in Illinois, my early understanding of land use and environmental impact was shaped by countless rows of commercialized corn and soybean fields. Now, as a Global Environmental Science student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, my perspective has expanded beyond solely Midwestern fields. Learning about environmental issues stretching fromContinue reading “Enlivening Indigenous Voices in an Indonesian National Park: Recentering Forest Conservation Priorities through Oral Histories”

Can Japanese Rice Cultivation Techniques Translate to Texas?

By Jacob Kosman Hello, I am Jacob Kosman and I am a student at Austin Community College in Austin Texas. My primary field of study is Agricultural Science with the intention of moving forward with Agricultural Leadership at Texas A&M. My specialty is agronomy (study of crop production) and horticulture (study of garden cultivation), butContinue reading “Can Japanese Rice Cultivation Techniques Translate to Texas?”

The Art of Unscripted Film 

By Aiden Leslie, Florida State University While working on Lane Splitting, I have been developing a wide range of research and professional skills that are already pushing me beyond my previous experiences. I am learning how to construct a compelling narrative that balances the personal stories of the Motoboys with the larger political and economicContinue reading “The Art of Unscripted Film “

The Role of Social Media and Tibetan Buddhism: An Ethnographic Study of Tibetan Diasporic Communities in the Kathmandu Valley

By Nikhil Stewart Hello, my name is Nikhil Stewart! I am a senior at the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Mānoa pursuing a double bachelor’s degree in religious traditions and political science, with a certificate in Sanskrit. Originally, I hail from Long Beach, California—a place known for good music, great people, and bodacious skate parks. I’mContinue reading “The Role of Social Media and Tibetan Buddhism: An Ethnographic Study of Tibetan Diasporic Communities in the Kathmandu Valley”